Do It Today: Divine Performing Arts 2009 World Tour

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Check out Divine Performing Arts, the world’s premier Chinese dance and music company. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (953-3368 or vanwezel.org). 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22-23. Tickets are $28-$140.

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